2013 Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research in India

Government of India, Ministry of Culture offers Fellowships/Scholarships in Cultural Research for Indian Nationals and Foreign Citizens inIndia2013

Study Subject(s): Study subject is cultural research.Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing research programme.Scholarship Provider:Government of IndiaScholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility: The Scheme is open to both Indian nationals and foreign citizens. Scholars who have sound academic or professional credentials and have made significant contribution to knowledge in their respective fields, as reflected in publications in reputed and referred journals and books authored by them, or persons with significant creative work in any field of art or culture, are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Indian Nationals and Foreign Citizens can apply for this Scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Ministry of Culture invites nominations/applications for the award of fellowships/scholarships under the Scheme of Tagore National Fellowships for Cultural Research. The objective of the Scheme is to invigorate and revitalize various cultural institutions by encouraging scholars/academicians to affiliate themselves with these institutions to work on projects of mutual interest.

Number of awards offered: In the first category viz, ‘Tagore National Fellows’ (15 awards) and in the second category viz, ‘Tagore Research Scholars’ (25 awards) are offered.

Duration of award: Not known

What does it cover?
-The first category viz, ‘Tagore National Fellows’ to be paid an honorarium of Rs. 80,000/- per month.
-The second category viz, ‘Tagore Research Scholars’ to be paid a monthly honorarium of Rs. 50,000/-.

How to Apply: The eligible candidates are requested to apply directly to any of the 37 Institutions.